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From FORESIGHT Climate & Energy, Watt Matters is a podcast all about the energy transition and the shift to a decarbonised economy. Through biweekly debates and discussions on the energy transition in Europe, North America and around the world, Watt Matters focuses on how to achieve thriving renewable energy markets and liveable cities through the right mix of policy, regulation, finance and technology. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Emerging and future technologies and the trends that they are linked to will be covered on this podcast. From the more obvious tech like: AI, Robotics, Autonomous Vehicles, and The Metaverse. To less well known disruptors like: Brain-Machine Interfaces, CBDC’s, Internet of Bodies, Smart Dust, Animal Human Chimeras, 4D Printing, Under The Skin Surveillance, Bio Computers and much more. A vision of what the future may hold will be painted to alleviate some of our collective Future Shock so we ...
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From FORESIGHT Climate & Energy, Policy Dispatch is a podcast all about the policies that underpin the energy transition. This is what will make or break the global decarbonisation effort. Through biweekly, short-but-sweet episodes, the Policy Dispatch will aim to explain what governments in the globe’s key markets are doing to boost clean energy and create sustainable ecosystems. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Welcome to the Foresight Institute’s podcast! Since 1986, Foresight has been advancing technologies for the long-term benefit of life and the biosphere. We focus on three areas: molecular machine nanotechnology for building better things, biotechnology for health extension, and computer science and crypto commerce for intelligent cooperation. This podcast is where we share a portion of our public work fitted for listening. We mix longer discussions with shorter bits, new episodes with all-ti ...
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In the Foresight podcast from SCI, Dom Burch sheds light on the evolving landscape of compliance, certification, and supply chains. He speaks to thought-leaders and experts in the field about the changing world of compliance, and how technology, data and insight is allowing innovative companies to improve their impact on the planet, drive up standards. What does it take to meet the needs of demanding customers and keep one step ahead of regulations. Tune in to find out.
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Foresight Africa Podcast

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The Foresight Africa podcast celebrates the dynamism and optimism across Africa and explores strategies for broadening the benefits of growth to all people in the region. Host Aloysius Uche Ordu, director of the Africa Growth Initiative at the Brookings Institution, interviews policy experts and leaders from the public sector, private sector, and civil society on key trends affecting people and nations on the continent.
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The EUISS' ‘What if’ podcast is a foreign policy foresight conversation: it looks at fictional scenarios discussing questions like: under what circumstances could this come about? What would it mean? Can we prevent it, or how would we have to respond to it? And lastly: how likely is it?
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Foresight: The CPA Podcast asks CPAs to reimagine their position at the centre of the economy. Accountants face an urgent choice: embrace change or risk falling behind, losing relevance and being replaced by competitors. Foresight: The CPA Podcast takes a deep dive into how societal shifts are transforming the role of CPAs. From AI to ESG. From protecting the environment to protecting professional ethics. Each episode asks CPAs to reimagine their position at the centre of the economy. This p ...
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Hosted by Kirk W. McLaren, CEO of FORESIGHT CFO and Georgetown University Lecturer, the FORESIGHT CFO Podcast challenges conventional thinking. Beyond Michael Geber’s E-Myth, we engage successful CEOs and experts to guide CEOs from the foundation to seven succession options. As a result, CEOs grow with greater clarity and confidence to Get Paid Twice. Learn more at https://www.foresightcfo.com/
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Grids are a key part of Europe’s energy system but they need a massive overhaul to be ready for the growth in renewables and electricity demand expected up to 2050. Kristian Ruby joins the Policy Dispatch to look at the current situation and what is needed to make the change happen. Europe’s grids need a major revitalisation to be able to support t…
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Speaker Stuart Buck is the Executive Director of the Good Science Project, and a Senior Advisor at the Social Science Research Council. Formerly, he was the Vice President of Research at Arnold Ventures. His efforts to improve research transparency and reproducibility have been featured in Wired, New York Times, The Atlantic, Slate, The Economist, …
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Rachel chats with Nate Hamme of the Ceca Foundation about fostering a positive workplace culture. They cover: WHY senior living team members and residents have some of the best and most compelling stories — but we rarely hear about them! How Ceca honors frontline workers. Why it's so important to recognize your team members and let them know their …
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Africa’s relationship with Asia has changed dramatically over the last few decades. From little economic integration in the early 1990s to the strong trade partnerships seen today, the regions are now strongly intertwined. The continents also face similar economic and development challenges and share colonial histories and cultural values. Host Lan…
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This episode delves into the evolving impact of AI on cybersecurity, exploring its implications and advancements in both private and public sectors. About the Episode: This episode explores AI's growing impact on various industries, businesses, and everyday life. With the ongoing hype around AI, marked by new releases, tools, and updates like OpenA…
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With the latest round of elections for the European Parliament just around the corner, and the formation of a new Commission following closely behind, issues around the energy sector are at the forefront of political discourse. Joining us on Watt Matters this week to discuss how the next era of European lawmakers could approach decarbonisation effo…
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Dave Walker is chief agriculture officer for Supply Chain In-sites (SCI), in this podcast with Dom Burch they discuss Dave's career transition, the role of remote auditing in agriculture, and future trends in the industry. Career Background and Transition: Dave shares his journey from being born into a farming family to eventually leading the agric…
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Week 3 of our activate series. Bruwer shares with us this week about activating our lifestyle. (Apologies for the sound towards the end. We had multiple technical issues) New episodes uploaded every week!! Please follow us on other social media platforms - Our Website: http://www.foresightchurch.co.za Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/ForesightChurch…
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Speaker Tom Burns graduated with First Class Honours in his Bachelor of Science from Monash University in 2013, exploring the mathematical features of human perception of non-linguistic sounds. Shifting to philosophy, he completed a Master of Bioethics in 2014, analyzing the ethics of euthanasia legislation in Australia, followed by a World Health …
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A look at the new changes, policies, and thoughts that are transforming the small Central American country, El Salvador. A follow up from part 1 on a 2 month trip in the country. About the Episode: In this episode I’ll follow up on the first episode about EL Salvador but more about how things are changing AFTER the gangs had been imprisoned and the…
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In the latest episode of Foresight 5, Steve talks with Brett Robinson of Sparrow Senior Living Partners about choosing a meaningful name for your community. It isn't just about branding; it's about honoring the essence of what you stand for. At Sparrow, they believe in crafting a space where every resident feels deeply connected, respected, and val…
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Jason Crawford is the founder of The Roots of Progress, where he writes and speaks about the history of technology and the philosophy of progress. Previously, he spent 18 years as a software engineer, engineering manager, and startup founder. Worldbuilding Course This session is a part of THE WORLDBUILDING CHALLENGE: CO-CREATING THE WORLD OF 2045. …
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Heating soaks up a huge amount of energy demand and is responsible for an equally significant amount of carbon emissions. Technology likes heatpumps and more efficient buildings are starting to have an impact on both accounts. Bankwatch Network’s Morgan Henley, the group’s head of EU heating decarbonisation campaigning, joins the Policy Dispatch to…
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Severine Petras is one of the acknowledged leaders in the senior living space. She led the rapidly expanding and successful Priority Life Care during a turbulent time in senior living and the economy. In this episode, Sevy and Steve Moran talk some of the trickier points of senior living, including the pros and cons of REITs, whether senior living …
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Africa experienced a wave of democratic unrest from 2020-23, with seven countries—Mali, Chad, Guinea, Sudan, Burkina Faso, Niger, and Gabon—falling to military coups during this time. Why? Host Landry Signé and his guest Joseph Asunka. CEO of Afrobarometer, a pan-African survey research network, discuss Africans’ views on democracy and governance, …
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Marc Verbenkov shares insights from his trip to El Salvador, focusing on its historical challenges and recent societal changes to setup a part 2 where current transformations will be looked at in detail. About the Episode: In this episode, Marc Verbenkov touches on his experiences during a month-long remote work trip in El Salvador, a country that …
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Steve Moran and Tana Gall discuss how, just as hotels welcome guests with open arms, senior living communities can enhance residents' experiences by embracing similar principles like: 🛎️ Personalized Service: Like a concierge catering to every guest's needs, senior living staff can provide personalized care, tailoring services to meet each resident…
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We continue with our new teaching series! ACTIVATE!! A set of lessons based on the book of Acts. #acts #series #activate #sermon New episodes uploaded every week!! Please follow us on other social media platforms - Our Website: http://www.foresightchurch.co.za Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/ForesightChurchSA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fore…
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Robert Lempert (Ph.D., Applied Physics, Harvard University) is a senior physical scientist at RAND. He is the director of the Frederick S. Pardee Center for Longer Range Global Policy and the Future Human Condition, a principal researcher at RAND, and a professor of policy analysis at the Pardee RAND Graduate School. His research focuses on risk ma…
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Sevy is one of the acknowledged leaders in the senior living space. Leading the rapidly expanding and successful Priority Lifecare during a very turbulent time in senior living and the economy. She about how that success happened and the future of senior living. ----- Where to find Foresight: SeniorLivingForesight.net LinkedIn Facebook Instagram X…
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We begin a new teaching series ACTIVATE. A study of the Book of Acts and practical life applications. New episodes uploaded every week!! Please follow us on other social media platforms - Our Website: http://www.foresightchurch.co.za Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/ForesightChurchSA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/foresightchurch Instagram: http…
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Speaker Anthony is the Executive Director & Secretary of the Board at the Future of Life Institute, and the Faggin Presidential Professor for the Physics of Information at UC Santa Cruz. He has done research in an array of topics in theoretical cosmology, gravitation, statistical mechanics, and other fields of physics. He also has strong interest i…
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Connor Shepherd has been creating AI solutions for businesses since 2018 — yep, long before ChatGPT! In this episode, Connor and Steve Moran barrel through the AI hype and getting to the truth: What's AI good at and not-so? What are the best (and worst) prompt tips? Learn what AI can do in your organization — and what the future holds. This is a fi…
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African countries lag behind G20 nations in their digital infrastructure and risk falling behind in their economic development and exacerbating existing inequalities. Host Landry Signé and his guest Haroon Bhorat of Cape Town University—co-authors of new research on how to foster an inclusive digital economy in Africa—discuss the indicators of digi…
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Aloysius Uche Ordu, director of the Africa Growth Initiative (AGI) at Brookings, and Landry Signé, AGI senior fellow, discuss the vulnerabilities and opportunities facing nations on the African continent. From climate change to political instability, positive economic growth to increasing life expectancy, Ordu and Signé offer their perspectives on …
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Speaker Hannu Rajaniemi is a Finnish American author of science fiction and fantasy, who writes in both English and Finnish. He lives in Oakland, California, and was a founding director of a commercial research organisation ThinkTank Maths. Episode Perhaps most famously known for his 2010 release, The Quantum Thief, Rajaniemi is settled firmly in b…
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Since founding his company Fusible, Connor has integrated Large Language Model AI solutions for multiple businesses across healthcare, travel, HR tech, ecommerce, and more. Connor has been creating AI solutions for businesses since 2018. As Founding Head of Product and Engineering at the venture-backed ecommerce company Because Market, he led the p…
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Season three of Foresight Africa podcast will debut soon with new episodes that celebrate the dynamism and optimism across Africa. This season, we’ll be talking again to policymakers, industry and civic leaders, and contributors to our flagship report, Foresight Africa, on topics ranging from the continent’s digital transformation to governance tre…
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In today's fast-paced and competitive work environments, fostering a sense of belonging and camaraderie among team members is paramount for success. Join us on Foresight 5, where we delve into the art of creating a family-like culture within your work team. Each episode of our podcast invites experts and industry leaders to share their insights, st…
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Speaker Allison Duettmann is the president and CEO of Foresight Institute. She founded Existentialhope.com, co-edited Superintelligence: Coordination & Strategy, co-authored Gaming the Future, and co-initiated The Longevity Prize. She advises companies and projects, such as Cosmica, and The Roots of Progress Fellowship, and is on the Executive Comm…
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Joanna LaFleur is reimagining the future of dementia care! Her approach goes beyond conventional methods, intertwining empathy and innovation — catering to each resident's unique needs. Join us for a conversation about creating an environment that nurtures residents' physical, emotional, and cognitive well-being — making sure every individual is ce…
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In the Foresight podcast's debut, Dom Burch hosts Shaun Kokott, an SCI retail and manufacturing expert, shedding light on the evolving landscape of compliance, certification, and supply chains. Shaun's journey from South Africa to the UK showcases his extensive background in food safety, quality, regulatory, and compliance across various sectors in…
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Chris shares ways we work together with the Holy Spirit and also warns about speaking against the Holy Spirit. New episodes uploaded every week!! Please follow us on other social media platforms - Our Website: http://www.foresightchurch.co.za Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/ForesightChurchSA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/foresightchurch Instag…
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Jeff Sebo is an American philosopher. He is a clinical associate professor of environmental studies, director of the animal studies MA program, and affiliated professor of bioethics, medical ethics, and philosophy at New York University. Summary In this episode, Jeff discusses the consciousness, sentience, agency, and moral and legal status of non-…
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DESCRIPTION: Election deniers are mobilizing their supporters and rolling out new tech to disrupt the November election. These groups are already organizing on hyperlocal levels, and learning to monitor polling places, target election officials, and challenge voter rolls. And though their work was once fringe, its become mainstreamed in the Republi…
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On this episode, Simon Dermarkar, associate professor of accounting at HEC Montreal, discusses the evolving role of Certified Public Accountants (CPAs) in the age of artificial intelligence (AI) and data governance. Simon emphasizes the critical importance of data as the fuel of AI. He argues that it is natural for CPAs to apply their expertise in …
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Tseliso Ramookho shares about us being sinners by nature... But Jesus came to earth, died for our sins, and changed all of that for good, permanently and forever. New episodes uploaded every week!! Please follow us on other social media platforms - Our Website: http://www.foresightchurch.co.za Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/ForesightChurchSA Faceb…
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Jules Hedges is a mathematician and computer scientist who was a pioneer of the recently developed field of applied category theory. He is a co-founder of the Institute for Categorical Cybernetics (https://cybercat.institute), a nonprofit organization for research and open-source software development, and 20squares (https://20squares.xyz/), a start…
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‘Impossible’ is not in the vocabulary of Swiss explorer and environmentalist Bertrand Piccard. He was the first person to fly non-stop around the world in a hot air balloon and the first to do the same in a solar-powered plane. Piccard is firmly of the belief that society has all the tools it needs to solve the climate crisis, but there is perhaps …
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Big news! Today, we're bringing Foresight TV to the podcast, for the first time! Foresight TV is our flagship video livestream. It's hosted by Foresight founder Steve Moran and features amazing guests who talk about leadership, culture and more. We'll be weaving these episodes in between the ones hosted by the phenomenal Rachel Hill. First up: Stev…
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